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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1963

Page

10

Quints Pass Big Hurdle in Illustrious Aberdeen Birth

The Fischer quintuplets, four girls and a boy, remained in good condition on day four at St. Luke's Hospital Aberdeen. Dr. James Berbos cautioned about ongoing danger periods. Names chosen: Mary Ann, Mary Catherine, Mary Margaret, Mary Magdalene, and James Andrew. Gifts and scholarships poured in, with offers including college and private school stipends. The Fischers face housing options and support from local groups as they plan to settle.

Aberdeen S.D Fischer James Berbos St. Luke’s Hospital Mary Ann Fischer Mary Ann Mary Catherine Mary Stephen Catherine Davis Mary Margaret Margaret Dorman St. Luke’s Mary Magdalene James Andrew St. Joseph’s College Philadelphia Northern State College Presentation Junior College Mount Mary College Yankton S.C Fischers Elroy Harrington Chamber of Commerce

Witnesses Describe Keller Collision Scene At Trial

The third witness testified she saw Mrs. Keller pass on Ala 69 while shelling peas on a front porch. Tessie Guthriel, not knowing Keller, said she saw Mrs. Keller alone in the car and that she tooted her horn. D H Freeman described a car running out of control with body remains partly in the wreck. The courtroom was packed as Riley and Bland sparred over questions.

Mrs. Keller Riley Julian Bland Julian Bland Keller William Orval Calvert Devon Harbison Ollis Harris Verlie A. Jones Taft W. T. Carden T. D. Brown Talmadge Franklin Henry Arnold Richter L. N. Rye George Aaron W. M. Rodges W. H. Wood K. J. Griffith Butch Ralph and Judge Griffith Griffith E. B. Watts Decatur Birmingham Cullman County Bobby Redding

Moulton Police Arrests Reported Monday

Two arrests were reported by the Moulton Police Department on Monday. One arrest was for improper brakes and another for an assault incident.

Moulton

Canada to Sell Russia 228 Million Bushels Wheat

Ottawa announces Canada will ship 228 million bushels of wheat to the Soviet Union over 100 months in the largest commercial wheat trade. A portion valued at 33 million dollars will go directly to Cuba, prompting US reactions about Cuba shipments while explaining Moscow's needs for grain due to poor Russian crops.

Washington U.S Canada Soviet Union Ottawa Russia Cuba Kenneth Keating Kennedy United States Khrushchev

Halleck urges spending cuts to push tax relief

House Republican leader Charles A Halleck says budget cutting action, not a speech, will secure Kennedy's tax reduction. He backs voluntary spending reductions and predicts a tax bill this year if Congress sees a clear plan. Democrats claim votes to pass an 11 billion tax cut next week amid Senate filibuster risks. Byrd demands spending cuts accompany any tax reduction.

Washington House Charles A. Halleck Kennedy Congress Halleck Senate Harry F. Byrd D-Va Byrd Finance Committee

Average US aerospace worker earns 55 cents fringe benefits per hour

The report states a typical United States aerospace industry worker receives 0.55 dollars per hour in fringe benefits. It highlights the level of nonwage compensation alongside base pay.

United States

Rural concerns frame Alabama agriculture future

A Rotary panel features Editor Nunn and officials from business and education discussing rural versus urban America. They warn population growth, water shortages, and farm decline threaten national food supplies and urge farm markets, local processing, and consolidation of Alabama schools to strengthen rural communities.

Nunn America Rotary Program Maynard Layman Redus Collier State Chamber of Commerce E. P. Garrett New Orleans Farm Credit Board Austin Meadows Alabama Jess Lanier Bessemer Alabama League of Municipalities A. W. Todd Alabama Extension Service Auburn University Meadows Birmingham Montgomery Mobile Collier Taylor W. H. Jenkins Decatur High School Todd Dothan Garrett South Tennessee

Virgo Horoscope Highlights For The Upcoming Months

The Virgo forecast stresses teamwork boosting job results and harmony in marital life. Expect unexpected good news in the morning and opportunities in December February March and mid 1964. Romance may peak in December May June and July with cautious handling of criticism late year.

Johnson reports successful northern Europe tour

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson told President Kennedy about a very successful trip to Sweden Finland Norway and Denmark with a stop in Iceland. He returned hours earlier with Mrs Johnson and their daughter Lynda Bird and then joined Kennedy at a breakfast with Democratic leaders at Andrews Air Force Base Maryland.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Kennedy Europe Johnson Sweden Finland Norway Denmark Iceland Lady Bird Lynda Bird Andrews Air Force Base

Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition Contest At Morgan County Fair

Four area seniors compete for Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition at the Morgan County Fair opening September 23 in Hartselle. Contestants are Dianne Segars and Judy Harvel of Morgan County High School, Hartselle, Linda Stevens of Danville High School, and Trudy Garmer of Athens High School. Deadline is Wednesday. First prize value exceeds $500.

Dianne Segars Judy Harvel Morgan County High School Hartselle Linda Stevens Danville High School Trudy Garmer Athens High School

Reds Reject Plea For Pair In Korea Captains Held Since May

PANMUNJOM Korea AP North Korea refused for the eleventh time a U N Command request to return two U S Army captains Ben W Stutts 30 of Florence Alabama and Charleton W Voltz 26 of Frankfort Michigan taken when their helicopter landed north of the DMZ U S Marine Maj Gen George H Cloud said the Communists showed no humanitarian regard and blocked reports on the pilots condition and family mail

Panmunjom Korea North Korea U.N U.S. Army Ben W. Stutts Florence Ala Charleton W. Voltz Frankfort Mich North South Korea U.S George H. Cloud Military Armistice Commission Cloud

Vinson Attacks McNamara Over Race Policy

Rep. Carl Vinson accuses Defense Secretary McNamara of turning servicemen into political agents in the fight against racial discrimination. Vinson introduces legislation to make it a court martial offense for military personnel to use the powers granted to them to combat discrimination. The Air Force barred participation by its personnel in public events where discrimination is practiced as McNamara had authorized base commanders to declare off limits areas and to monitor equal opportunity progress.

Washington Carl Vinson House Armed Services Committee Robert S. McNamara Vinson Georgia McNamara Air Force

Skewer Chicken Liver and Mushroom Broil Recipe

Thread chicken livers and small mushrooms on short skewers. Brush with French dressing, broil one side, turn, brush again, and finish broiling for a quick, savory appetizer.

Cold War Shift Is Heartening at United Nations

At the 18th General Assembly opening in New York delegates from 111 nations focus on expanding the limited nuclear test ban while Africa's racial and colonial policies prompt demands for boycotts and ousters. Kennedy's U N appearance tops the week as Gromyko prepares a Thursday policy statement.

United Nations N.Y General Assembly Africa South Africa Portugal World Forum Britain Rhodesia Viet Nam United States Ngo Dinh Diem South Viet Nam Social Committee Kennedy U.S Assembly Lester B. Pearson U Thant Andrei A. Gromyko New York Gromyko U.N

Women Put Mobile PO On Spot

The Mobile Post Office hired two women as city mail carriers, prompting questions on uniforms. Supt. John Dickens said hats would be required for now, with no special privileges. The women, Mrs. Katherine Warren and Mrs. Vivian McDonald, completed all carrier requirements including handling a 2½-ton mail truck.

Mobile John Dickens Dickens Katherine Warren Vivian McDonald

Kennedy warns cuts in foreign aid threaten exports and security

President Kennedy told 400 White House Conference on Export Expansion executives that House cuts to foreign aid would harm exports and national security. He urged business support to restore aid funding from 3.5 to 4.5 billion dollars, noting most current aid spending benefits the United States. Labor Secretary Wirtz then urged expanded exports to close employment and payments gaps.

Sterling F. Green Washington Kennedy House White House Senate House Foreign Affairs Committee United States House of Representatives W. Willard Wirtz

Grand Canyon appreciation and history noted

A travel lesson explains how the Grand Canyon formed through erosion and uplift, describing rock colors, distance perspective, and early exploration by Coronado in 1540. The prompt encourages readers to color an artist's Grand Canyon image and mentions Judy Brick of Youngstown winning a World Book Encyclopedia prize.

Arizona Grand Canyon Coronado Judy Brick Youngstown Ohio Daily Junion

Pet care tips for reducing cat shedding and hair loss

Practical steps include brushing and combing the cat regularly since self grooming misses loose fur. Vet check is advised to rule out skin conditions. Consider diet boosts and keeping the cat away from the pink rug to reduce hair presence.

Population forecast for Birmingham reaches 915000 by 1980

Birmingham planning director James A. Wright says the metropolitan area will hit 915000 by 1980 based on growth trends natural increase and migration. The current metro population exceeds 600000 and the projection assumes no war major depressions or radical political changes.

Birmingham City Planning and Zoning Department James A. Wright Wright

Bookmobile Schedule for September 18

Bookmobile routes listed for Priceville Shoal Creek Baptist Church Brooksville Plainview with multiple stops at schools and private homes. Schedule covers 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM with stops at Brooksville Blankenships Plainview Sullivans Wiggintons Somerville Old School and Edwards Cafe.

Priceville Trotman Shoal Creek Baptist Church Brooksville Blankenships Plainview School Plainview Sullivans Wiggintons Somerville Old School Edwards Cafe

Altitude Threshold: Air Above 21 Miles High

A fact notes that roughly one to one hundred fiftieth of the earth's atmosphere lies above an altitude of 21 miles. The statement highlights the thinness of the upper air region and its distinction from the lower atmosphere.

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